I'll Be Alright Without You

Journey · Greatest Hits [2006]

I've been thinkin' about the times

You walked out on me

There were moments I'd believe

You were there

Do I miss you

Or am I lying to myself again



I do these things

(It's all because of you)

I keep holding on, but I'll try

(Try not to think of you)

Love, don't leave me lonely



I'll be alright without you

There'll be someone else

I keep telling myself

I'll be alright without you

Oh, love's an empty face

I can't replace

(You don't need it)



People wonderin'

Why we broke apart

The great pretender

Here I go again



These things I do

(It's all because of you)

I'll keep holding on

But I'll try

(Try not to think of you)

All I wanted was to hold you



I'll be alright without you

There'll be someone else

I keep telling myself

I'll be alright without you

Oh, love's an empty face

Oh, I got to replace



I'll be alright without you

There'll be someone else

I keep telling myself

I'll be alright without you

Oh, love's an empty place

I can just see your face

About I'll Be Alright Without You

"I'll Be Alright Without You" is a standout track from Journey's 2006 compilation, *Greatest Hits*, showcasing the band's signature blend of hard rock and arena pop. Written by Neal Schon and Steve Perry, the song features Perry's soaring vocals and Schon's melodic guitar work, hallmarks of the group's success during the late 1970s and 1980s. The track captures the emotional resilience often explored in Journey's catalog, fitting seamlessly alongside other anthems like "Don't Stop Believin'" and "Open Arms." As a staple of their discography, the recording exemplifies the power ballad style that helped define the band's legacy and continue to resonate with audiences decades after its initial release.